Joyful Literacy Learning/Teaching Within a University-Based Summer Literacy Camp

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https://doi.org/10.20360/langandlit29760

Keywords:

literacy camp, responsive pedagogies, joyful learning, case study

Abstract

This case study explores the thematic thread of joy within the patterned quilt (Dyson & Genishi, 2005) of a longitudinal university-based summer literacy camp (for ages 4 to 12) led by pre-service teachers. We explore pre-service teachers’ roles as curriculum makers in relation to examples of negotiated curriculum leading to shared joyful literacy learning.

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Dr. Tara-Lynn Scheffel, Wilfrid Laurier University

Dr. Tara-Lynn Scheffel (she/her) is an Associate Professor in language and literacies at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada. Tara-Lynn’s research explores student/literacy engagement, community-based literacy initiatives, early literacy and literacy teacher education. She was previously the Elizabeth Thorn Chair in Literacy at Nipissing University and is past president of the Language and Literacy Researchers of Canada (LLRC).

Bethany Correia, Wilfrid Laurier University

Bethany Correia (she/her) is a Master of Education, Student Affairs candidate and Career Development Centre staff member at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada. Bethany’s research interests relate to student engagement, self-efficacy, belonging, and holistic development in relation to experiential learning opportunities on post-secondary campuses.

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Published

2025-06-13

How to Cite

Scheffel, T.-L., & Correia, B. (2025). Joyful Literacy Learning/Teaching Within a University-Based Summer Literacy Camp. Language and Literacy, 27(3), 19–41. https://doi.org/10.20360/langandlit29760

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Vol. 27 No. 3 (2025): Special Issue: Language and Literacies as Joyful Possibilities

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